The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12081·Announced 2012-01-05

Elegant Gifts Mart Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools for Lead Paint

Elegant Gifts Mart is recalling about 2,900 children's chairs and stools sold in Puerto Rico because the yellow paint contains excessive lead.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Elegant Gifts Mart Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 children's chairs and 1,300 stools. The products feature yellow metal tube frames and plastic seats with cartoon scenes of monkeys, teddy bears, mushrooms, and heart-shaped balloons. The chairs and stools were sold at 1 to Seven stores in Puerto Rico from September 2010 through June 2011 for between $5 and $6.

The recall is due to the yellow surface paint on the metal frames containing excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled chairs and stools away from children. They can return the items to any 1 to Seven store in Puerto Rico for a full refund or contact Elegant Gifts Mart directly for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Chairs and Stools
Manufacturer
Elegant Gifts Mart Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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